The Drums of Jeopardy by Harold MacGrath
"The Drums of Jeopardy" by Harold MacGrath is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the context of a post-war America and follows John Hawksley, a mysterious Englishman whose arrival in Albany is marked by tension and danger. As he attempts to navigate a web of threats and intrusions, the narrative hints at themes of pursuit and survival, interwoven with elements of intrigue and criminality. The opening
of the novel introduces a fog-shrouded Albany, where Hawksley narrowly escapes a determined pursuer after a turbulent train journey. As he checks into a hotel, the lurking presence of danger becomes palpable, especially after a second man, ominously referred to as "Quasimodo," begins to track him. In a frantic situation, the tension escalates into a physical confrontation that leaves one antagonist incapacitated, ultimately setting the stage for personal conflict and deeper revelations about Hawksley’s past and present. Meanwhile, Kitty Conover, a strong-willed newspaper assistant, is drawn into the unfolding drama, suggesting a potential alliance and intertwining of their fates in the larger narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | MacGrath, Harold, 1871-1932 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Drums of Jeopardy |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by An Anonymous Project Gutenberg Volunteer, and David Widger |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Anarchists -- Fiction |
| Subject | Suspense fiction |
| Subject | Precious stones -- Fiction |
| Subject | Jewel thieves -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 1913 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 1999 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 243 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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